Sightseeing in Tirana - what to see. Complete travel guide

In the center of the city is located Skanderbeg Square. The majority of excursion routes start right from this place. The square features great views of the Dajti Mountain, but the main attraction of this place is the market located nearby. This is a real oriental bazaar that admires visitors by its huge selection of goods. Just like in any bazar, here visitors are recommended to bargain with sellers to get a good price. However, there is one not very pleasant moment - pickpockets, so many sure you stay cautious during your walk.
The most visited cultural institution in Tirana is, of course, National Historical Museum, which is located not far away from the building of International Hotel. Finding this museum is truly simple as the hotel is the tallest building of the city, and so it is perfectly visible from any part of it. The hotel’s building is also quite remarkable and picturesque. Its facade is decorated with magnificent mosaics.
One of the biggest and most beautiful parks with a large artificial lake is located in the southern part of the city. This is the area where the action is. The park is equipped with several sports grounds. Vacationers with children, as well as lovers of hiking and picnics, love to spend time there. In the immediate vicinity of the lake, numerous entertainment venues, restaurants and cafes are found.

Lovers of nature should definitely take a tour into the mountainous region of Dajti. The height of the picturesque mountain of the same name is 1613 meters. Currently, the mountain is located on the territory of the Dajti national park, which is attractive with a variety of rare plant species. In spring and summer, you can see a lot of mountainous areas. They are home to rare species of oaks and pines, as well as few species of animals and birds. At the top of the Dajti mountain is a well-equipped recreation area with observation platforms and restaurants. The top is easily accessible by cable car.

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Survived castles around Tirana
♥ Castle 'Tirana Castle' , 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dajti Castle' , 10 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Prezë Castle' , 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Scanderbeg Castle' , 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ishëm Castle' , 30 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tirana Castle' , 8.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Dajti Castle' , 10 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Prezë Castle' , 16.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Scanderbeg Castle' , 20.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ishëm Castle' , 30 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Tirana
♥ National Park 'Galichica' , 93.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 114.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 145.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Galichica' , 93.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 114.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 145.1 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Tirana and around
♥ Art museum 'National Art Gallery of Albania' Tirana, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Art Gallery of Albania' Tirana, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


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